Beatrix Potter Gallery, Art museum in Hawkshead, England.
The Beatrix Potter Gallery occupies a 17th-century stone building and displays original watercolors and illustrations from her children's books in rotating exhibitions. The collection features her artistic works spread across several rooms.
The building originally served as the law office of William Heelis, Potter's husband, and was designated a Grade II listed structure in 1970. The rooms preserve the connection between her personal life and professional work.
The gallery displays Potter's artistic work that formed the basis for her famous children's books. Visitors can see how her detailed watercolors and sketches brought her stories to life.
The gallery is easily reached within the village and requires walking through the old streets of the town. Visitors should note that the rooms are small and it can help to arrive early when fewer people are around.
The gallery closed in 2023 due to humidity concerns that could damage the artworks. The collection relocated to nearby Hill Top, Potter's former residence, where it is now preserved.
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